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University may change the way it lobbies for state funding

University may change the way it lobbies for state funding

by Kevin Beckman
Published December 12, 2016
Figures from other states show that higher education funding tends to fall with a Republican legislature.
University researcher helps clear up controversy around brain cells

University researcher helps clear up controversy around brain cells

by Melissa Steinken
Published December 12, 2016
Eric Newman has studied how the glial cells regulate blood flow.
Drivers use Huron Boulevard to enter and exit the University area on Dec. 12, 2016. The area, which sees a high volume of traffic during most University sports and events, is under review by the Board of Regents for a possible expansion.

With 70 acres of land, U plans housing, retail development

by Kevin Beckman
Published December 12, 2016
The multi-year plan includes developing private housing, retail space and community green areas.

Minneapolis City Council approves funding for additional police officers

Published December 9, 2016
The more than $1.3 million investment will fund the hiring of 15 officers, three of which are for a mental health co-responder pilot program.
Protester Matt Boynton chants as they are escorted from McNamara Alumni Center on Friday, Dec. 9, 2016. Students for a Democratic Society protested the Board of Regents meeting.

Students disrupt Board of Regents meeting; demand Kaler’s resignation

by Kevin Beckman and Layna Darling
Published December 9, 2016
The group of about 30 students listed concerns with Kaler's leadership at Friday's Board of Regents meeting.

Ilhan Omar target of “taunts” and “threats” by D.C. cab driver

by Layna Darling
Published December 8, 2016
Soon-to-be first Somali-American lawmaker Ilhan Omar wrote about the incident on Facebook after her cab driver called her "ISIS" and threatened to remove her hijab.
Randal Gast, co-owner of Qdoba Mexican Eats in Dinkytown and Dinkytown Business Alliance member, speaks at a town hall about affordable housing and Dinkytown development on Wednesday, Dec. 7, 2016 at the Purple Onion Cafe. MSA hosted the town hall for students and members of the Dinkytown community to discuss their concerns about development in the area.

Students, neighborhood councils voice concerns over new apartments

by David Clarey
Published December 8, 2016
Affordability, Dinkytown’s history and future were discussed

New app helps HIV-positive youth remember medication

by Olivia Johnson
Published December 8, 2016
The app is based on a similar technology for adults, and will roll out before 2018.

Female U profs pave way in cancer research

by Melissa Steinken
Published December 8, 2016
Wendy Gordon, the 2016 Pew Scholar in Biomedical Science, is just one of the University's female cancer researchers.

U mental health services eliminate wait times for some, decrease wait times for others

by Layna Darling
Published December 8, 2016
Boynton Health and Student Counseling Services hired extra counselors this year and updated their process after they were promised more funding.

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